This past Saturday was the second annual Madison Area Music Awards (MAMAs). Last year we were nominated in two categories and won neither. This year we were nominated in three and won two. I’m very proud. I do realize that in the grand scheme of things, a plastic trophy doesn’t …
A recent court judgement has allowed allofmp3.com to stay in business. This is categorically a bad thing. “But Eric!” you say. “Aren’t you a big supporter of digital distribution? Don’t you even think Kazaa and Soulseek and those are kinda sorta okay?” Well, yes, I do, to an extent. I’m …
This may come as a shock to no-one, and this may be a case of the last horse finally crossing the finish line, but I have recently developed a theory as to what is wrong with electronic music today. And by “what is wrong” I mean “why can’t anybody seem …
Ever wonder how reviewers come up with things to say about an electronic album? Or how those blurbs on the sticker are written? Here’s a handy guide. Now you can write your own reviews! “ironic retro sound” == sounds like Human League circa 1982 “minimal arrangements” == boring “tongue-in-cheek humour” …
Well. We’re up in the final round for two Madison Area Music Awards – best artist electronic and best album electronic. This means I’m being invited to a gala celebration at the Orpheum. w00t!
